During the mid-twentieth century, menopause was touted as a severe disease that destroyed women’s femininity and was a burden to their husbands. Thankfully, today we recognise menopause as a natural part of ageing and conversations about it are happening more and more. In this episode, we have four special guests: Niki Bezzant: award-winning writer, author, journalist and media personality from New Zealand who has written the book ‘This Changes Everything: the Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause’.  Dr Carmel Reynolds: General practitioner and SA/NT board member on the Australian Menopause Society Dr Angelique Swart: Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with an interest in post-menopausal bleeding Dr Ashley Winter: Urologist and Sexual health specialist Australasian Menopause Society This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and on SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.